Distance-time Graph Practice

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What is a distance-time graph?

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A distance-time graph is a visual representation that shows the distance an object has traveled over a specific period of time.

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How do you determine the speed of an object from a distance-time graph?

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The speed of an object can be determined by calculating the slope of the line on the distance-time graph. A steeper slope indicates a higher speed.

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What does a horizontal line on a distance-time graph indicate?

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A horizontal line indicates that the object is not moving; it is stationary.

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What does a positive slope on a distance-time graph represent?

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A positive slope indicates that the object is moving away from the starting point.

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What does a negative slope on a distance-time graph represent?

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A negative slope indicates that the object is moving back towards the starting point.

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How can you identify when two objects meet on a distance-time graph?

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Two objects meet on a distance-time graph when their lines intersect, indicating they are at the same distance at the same time.

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What information can you gather from the steepness of the line on a distance-time graph?

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The steepness of the line indicates the speed of the object; a steeper line means a faster speed.

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What does it mean if the distance-time graph shows a line that is increasing and then becomes horizontal?

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This indicates that the object was moving away from the starting point and then stopped moving.

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How can you tell if an object is moving faster than another on a distance-time graph?

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You can tell if an object is moving faster than another by comparing the slopes of their lines; the line with the steeper slope is moving faster.

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What does the area under the line in a distance-time graph represent?

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In a distance-time graph, the area under the line does not represent a physical quantity; instead, it is the distance traveled.